Global Standards

Certification to the various BRC Standards form a separate Sector Scheme amongst the many accredited scopes offered by QA International Certification. This sector is administered directly by QAIC Packaging who service and manage the auditing of all companies seeking registration.

BRC Global Packaging Standard – Issue 5

Introduction
Issue 5 of the Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials (the Standard) was released in July 2015, and will be audited from 1st January, 2016. Originally developed and published in 2001, it was designed to protect the consumer by providing a common basis for the certification of companies supplying packaging to food producers.

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BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution – Issue 3

Introduction
In 2006 the BRC introduced the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution to complement the suite of Global Standards covering the production of food, packaging and consumer products. This Standard allows the chain of product certification to be completed, from primary processor to manufacturer, and from manufacturer to retailer (or food service company in the case of food).

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